All Roll Calls
Yes: 147 • No: 0
TexasHB 562989th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
Sponsored By: Kevin Sparks (Republican), Terry M. Wilson
Signed by Governor
Family--Marriage RelationshipMilitary & VeteransOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Military families gain limited Texas work access
For applications filed beginning September 1, 2025, military members and spouses can work without first getting a Texas occupational license. They need a current out-of-state license covering similar work and good standing in every state holding their applicable license history. Good standing means no suspension, revocation, surrender during a misconduct investigation, related discipline, or current related investigation. Before working, applicants must submit the required application, relocation orders, a spouse's marriage license when applicable, and a notarized affidavit. The affidavit must confirm identity, truthful information, good standing, and understanding of the work the license allows. Within 10 business days, the agency must report recognition, missing information, or denial because it issues no similar-scope license. Work authority generally lasts while the service member is stationed at a Texas military installation, with a three-year maximum. After a marriage ends, a former spouse can continue until the third anniversary of filing the application.
Public complaint records for military-linked licensed workers
Texas licensing agencies must keep every complaint against military members, veterans, and spouses licensed through the military licensing rules. This also covers workers whose out-of-state licenses the agencies recognize through those rules. Agencies must post the complaint information on their websites at least quarterly, including a general description of each complaint's disposition.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Terry M. Wilson
House
Cosponsors
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 131 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Veteran Affairs
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/30/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/28/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/28/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/28/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/28/2025HouseRecord vote
5/27/2025SenatePassed
5/27/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/27/2025SenateRecord vote
5/27/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/27/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/27/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/27/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/27/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/27/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/27/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/26/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/26/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/26/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/23/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/23/2025SenateReferred to Vet Affairs
5/19/2025SenateRead first time
5/19/2025SenateReceived from the House
5/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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